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Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme vs ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze: Comparison
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme and ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme at 8, ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze at 2, 75% in favour of Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. Wattage splits them by another 35%, again favouring Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and fan size. On price, ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze sits at $97.00 against $149.99 for Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | ASUS |
| Wattage | 1000 W | 650 W-35% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 83 A | 51 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | Standard++ |
| Hold-Up Time | 18 ms | 12.4 ms-31% |
| Measured Avg Efficiency | 89.7 % | 87.13 % |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 8 | 2-75% |
| Measured Average Noise | 28.31 dBA | 32.23 dBA |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x FDD adapter | 1x 24/20-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4-pin, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 4x Peripheral |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z, fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm double ball bearing (CF1325H12D) |
| OEM / Platform | Seasonic | Great Wall |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 12 | 4 |
| Molex Connectors | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Fluid Dynamic | Ball |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, OTP |
| Model | HCG1000 Extreme | TUF-GAMING-650B |
| Typical Price | $149.99 | $97 |
| Source URL | https://www.antec.com/product/power/hcg1000-extreme | https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/power-supply-units/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-650b/techspec/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme | ASUS TUF Gaming 650W Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| ASUS | $97.00 View on ASUS |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Antec HCG1000 Gold Extreme
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 1000W Gold-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
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